FG unveils emergency hotline to tackle kidnapping
The initiative is part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of ransom-driven abductions.
The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, disclosed this during a press briefing on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell under the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja on Thursday
Key Features of the Hotline
Dedicated Number: The hotline has a dedicated number, which will be made available to the public soon.
24/7 Operations: The hotline will be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure prompt response to distress calls.
Trained Responders: The hotline will be manned by trained responders who will provide emotional support, gather critical information, and dispatch security agencies to respond to kidnapping cases.
Expected Impact
The introduction of the emergency hotline is expected to have a significant impact on the fight against kidnapping in Nigeria. By providing a quick and effective response mechanism, the hotline is expected to:
- Reduce the response time to kidnapping cases
- Increase the chances of rescuing kidnapped victims
- Provide emotional support to families of kidnapped victims
- Disrupt the activities of kidnapping gangs
Call to Action
The Federal Government is urging Nigerians to take advantage of the emergency hotline to report any kidnapping cases. The government assures that all information gathered through the hotline will be treated with confidentiality and used to support ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping.
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